Insight – Continuing Ed

March 14, 2012

If you’re considering recording
school, chances are, you’re hearing
a broken record of negative
advice: The competition is fiercer
than ever. Schools are churning
out more grads than the industry
can support. There are no jobs in
this economy.

But warnings like these,
while certainly rooted in reality,
oversimplify the situation. As the
music industry has evolved, so has
the role of the recording engineer.
Sure, there are only a handful
of jobs tracking rock stars in big
studios, but there are more kinds
of opportunities than ever. And as
the industry changes, schools are
adapting, tailoring their programs
for a new generation of versatile
engineers and musicians.

Pursuing an education is a
simple matter of defining your goals
and setting your course. The right
path for you might be an online
class, a full-time program, or maybe
just a weekend spent actually
reading your gear manuals.

If you’re considering
formal education, check out our
“Choosing a Recording School”
feature, which
outlines options ranging from
short-term courses to advanced
degrees. More inclined toward
DIY? In “Learn, Baby, Learn”, we bring you dozens
of free and low-cost alternatives
to schools.

Either way, remember that
education is a lifelong pursuit,
so whichever approach you take,
boosting your skills will only work
to your advantage.

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